In a statement supporting a Taiwan referendum today, Senator George Allen, co-chair and founder of the Senate Taiwan Caucus, concludes: “Taiwan’s referendum law is a basic democratic right that the United States should support rather than denigrate.”

The statement was entered into the Congressional Record.

The Senator continues: “Taiwan, our ally and friend, is a democracy. Its people have every right to hold their referendum this March 20th.” And “There can be no double standard when it comes to exercising democracy.”

Earlier, Rep. Joseph Hoeffel (D-PA) who is running for the Senate, issued a similar statement in support of a Taiwan referendum. Hoeffel stated on January 21: “We must support this exercise of the right of free expression, which is consistent with our own values.”

Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) echoed that sentiment on February 3: “I feel the 23 million people of Taiwan have a right to hold such a referendum.”

Rep. Chris Bell (D-TX) stated on February 4: “This peace referendum is the first step in that process and the right of the Taiwanese people.”

FAPA President Ming-chi Wu, Ph.D. states: “These Congressional statements are only the tip of the iceberg of the current support in Congress for a Taiwan referendum on March 20. We will encourage other Members of Congress to speak out in support of a Taiwan referendum.”